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Definitely keeping a log. Have not stepped foot in the pool, brushed twice daily so far, bought a vinyl pool brush vacuum, and have followed contractors instructions so far, though they've been pretty vague. Will be speaking with him this evening. Read the plaster start up process from the...

Well, just tested my pool water, and right off the bat I need to lower the ph. I'm at greater than 8.2 right now. The pool was just finished 8/24 and filled by 8/25. The contractor said he used a start up chemical, but didn't go into specifics, but said to add some Muriatic Acid. Nothing...

Thanks for the welcome! I'll be making use of the links you provided, looks like I have some reading ahead of me, thanks.

I was tipped off to this forum from a member on a different site that I frequent. I'm a first time pool owner, and just completed having our pool remodeled. Now I'm on the hunt for advice on new pool equipment and how to handle the startup of balancing virgin water. Hopefully in time I'll be...